A thorough investigation of a home by a licensed inspector to discover any issues or repairs that need to be made before buying the home. Once an offer reaches mutual acceptance, the buyer’s agent will provide a list of recommended inspectors and help the buyer schedule an inspector to go through every nook and cranny of the home to look for problems, defects, and safety issues. Inspections can cost between $300 and $500, depending on local rates and the size of the home. Afterwards, buyers will have a chance to negotiate with the sellers to cover the costs of certain repairs, ask for concessions, or back out of the sale.
